Comments on: Decatur’s Most Popular Park

By: Robbie

Robbie — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:58:21 +0000

Good point Parky. I like to walk through there after a good rain – the waterfall really gets going and you think you’re in a much larger park.

By: Dan Magee

Dan Magee — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:13:28 +0000

Sorry for the typo, should be “conversation”, not “conservation”.

By: Dan Magee

Dan Magee — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:11:00 +0000

Dearborn Park is a DeKalb County park, with approximately a third of the park located within the city limits. Decatur Active Living has met with county staff multiple times regarding the park, assisted with cleanup days (big thanks to resident Jeremy Rhett), and co-sponsored the Park Renewal Day event, graciously originated by Peter Michelson and Renewal Design-Build.

Quick note: Adair Park has a nice playground, and is a fun space for throwing a frisbee, kicking a soccer ball, playing catch, etc. Parks have different “personalities”, as some are more actively programmed than others, but all serve important purposes.

This is helpful and enjoyable conservation; we appreciate the thread Decatur Metro!!

By: writerchad

writerchad — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:45:44 +0000

Dearborn Park is also a great outing. Shoal Creek peacefully meanders through the park. There’s a playground that’s not very large but the kids are more interested in exploring the creek usually. There’s also a great trail that tracks along the creek.

This park is right in the area of Midway Woods that was recently annexed. It’s been rumored that this park is now a City of Decatur park? Can anyone confirm? And it’s adjacent to the large Winona Park subdivision that’s underway.

http://www.atlanta-midtown.com/neighborhoods/parks/dekalb_county/dearborn/

The fine folks at Renewal Construction recently spearheaded a clean-up day.
http://parkrenewalday.com/

By: Parky

Parky — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:32:05 +0000

Another underutilized City of Decatur park is the Rev. Roy Moss Garden (aka Griffin Park) on McDonough Street across from College Heights ECLC. There’s a waterfall and a trail for a short walk. It’s a relatively passive park, but you could hit McKoy closeby for more active things.